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Rifle Front Sights  I make front sights in three base widths 1/4" ~ 3/8" ~ 1/2" (Measurement is the base (right to left) as viewed looking down the barrel.) ALL OUR SIGHTS HAVE NOMINAL 3/8" DOVETAILS Available in BLUE STEEL or BRASS (Machined from solid bar stock) (Due to time constraints we no longer make custom height or width front sights.) Please use the drop boxes below to make your front sight selection. Our 1/4" base width sights are available in .400", .450", and .500" heights. 3/8" base width sights are available in .400", .450", .500" and .600" heights. 1/2" base width sights are available in .650" and .750" heights. These are generally tall enough to allow "trimming" to the exact height you may need. Typically, 1/2" widths are used in applications where the front sight is dovetailed directly into the barrel while 1/4" and 3/8" widths are used on ramps. (except Rimfire Rifles with Octagon Barrels should use 3/8" base width sights) Our Patridge sights feature a .070" blade width and standard 3/8" dovetails. This "Post" style front sight is known as a "Patridge" sight. Testing has shown that a plain black post will give better grouping due to a more certain sight picture.  The SKINNER FRONT SIGHT is designed to be "Trimmed" to the exact height you need without changing width of the blade. They are made of good steel or brass and trim easily with a sharp file. All our Patridge Blade sights feature the "NO SNAG" Profile. The WIDTH of the base of the sight is the distance from LEFT TO RIGHT of the dovetail slot you have on your ramp or barrel. We do not make front sights in Stainless Steel because the color is not suitable for accurate target acquisition.  Want to make that FRONT SIGHT really stand out??? Easy to apply, durable, ENAMEL paint in a LONG LASTING simple to use "PEN". Available in ORANGE or WHITE to meet most shooting needs. I've been using the white as a hunting sight and it works better than anything I've tried in all field conditions. (Unless you are hunting Mountain Goats or Polar Bears....) If the BLAZE ORANGE really "catches your eye" then be sure to ORDER BOTH PENS. Put a base layer of WHITE down first, then TWO coats of ORANGE for a BRILLIANT BLAZE ORANGE color. (Allow all coats to dry completely before recoating)  I have used this paint in the field and it wears well! It is not permanent and can be removed anytime with solvent. I recommend cleaning the surface of the sight with Alcohol, Lacquer Thinner, or Finger Nail Polish Remover beforepainting the sight. The paint flows and covers well for a solid color. $8 ~ Each Color ALL HEIGHTS ARE MEASURED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DOVETAIL TO THE TOP OF THE SIGHT. FOR HENRY LEVER ACTION RIFLES PLEASE SEE THE NOTES INCLUDED WITH THE SIGHT DESCRIPTIONS ON OUR HENRY RIFLES PAGE. IF WE DO NOT HAVE A SUGGESTION LISTED, INSTALL THE NEW SKINNER REAR SIGHT AND SHOOT ON PAPER PRIOR TO MAKING FRONT SIGHT CHANGES. For all octagon barrel rifles (and guns with the front sight dovetailed directly into the barrel) Centerfire Calibers ~ .650" tall 1/2 inch wide base front sight. Rimfire Rifles ~ .600" tall, 3/8" wide base front sight. For Ramp Mounted Front Sights (Ramps are 1/4 or 3/8" wide at the top, order accordingly) About Marlin Ramps: These are typically (almost always) held on with two screws. One of those screws may be under the front sight dovetail. Early production hole spacing was .700" and later production (2000 and after) are 1.00" . There are some recent guns being made with one screw ramps. (336W) _____________________________________________________________ FOR OTHER FIREARMS USING SKINNER APERTURES Our BARREL MOUNT sits approx. .300" above the top of the barrel and is .400" from the bottom of the dovetail to center of the aperture. Our barrel mount sight usually works with the factory installed front sight. The LO-Pro is about .275" from mounting surface (wherever you have installed it) and you can make some measurements on YOUR RIFLE to determine how high it will be above center of the bore and choose a front sight that will be approx. the same height above the centerline of your bore. (Customers report good success with the LO-Pro using the Factory Front Sight) ______________________________________________________________ Gun Manufactures have used many many different ramp/sight height combinations over the years. (Even for the same model rifles) There is no "standard" front sight height. It will help immeasurably if you have shot your rifle on paper with the new SKINNER rear sight and the factory front sight.  Front sights are made with a slightly oversize dovetail.  It will be necessary to use a Small Triangular File to fit the new sight to the dovetail slot. Do not file the dovetail on your rifle. This is a 10 minute job if you follow the directions below. Use SKINNER BLUE to touch up your work for that perfect finished look!  Brass Front Sight Mounted in a factory 3/8" Wide Ramp (Ramps mount with two screws) Factory Hoods will only work if the replacement sight is the same height as the factory front sight. Sights are available in BLUE and BRASS only. MARBLES UNI-RAMP FRONT SIGHTS  Mounted using one screw, (6-48) this one piece ramp/fiber optic sight could be the answer you are looking for. Available in two heights (.405" & .470") Made from solid steel with a blue finish Available for barrel contours .625", .750" and .875" Heights are measured from the top of the barrel to the top of the sight. Orange 3/4" long FIBER OPTIC ROD gives the shooter a glowing "dot" that shows up well in dim light. These sights cannot be changed in height so it is important to know the exact height needed for your rifle/load/shooter combination. (not generic make and model but YOUR rifle) This will only be determined by shooting your rifle with the Skinner Rear sight in place (on paper) BEFORE ordering this sight) Please read the information on our TECHNICAL PAGE and on our FAQ PAGE. No Returns on Uni-Ramp sights unless the sight itself is defective. Fiber Optic Rods can break and are not considered "defective" All information is available here and on our TECHNICAL page and FAQ page for the customer to determine if this sight is right for their application. Due to busy production time we will not be able to answer emails and phone calls asking if this sight will work on your rifle. It is what it is and works GREAT when applied correctly. FIBER OPTIC FRONT SIGHTS  Due to popular request: ORANGE fiber optic front sights. $20 These sights fit nominal 3/8" dovetails and have 3/8" wide bases. (.570" sight has a 3/8" dovetail and a 1/2" wide base) Available in 4 heights. .410" ~ .450" ~ .500" ~ .570" FIBER OPTIC ROD gives the shooter a glowing "dot" that shows up well in dim light. These sights cannot be changed in height so it is important that you know the correct height for your rifle/load/shooter combination. (not generic make and model but YOUR exact rifle) This will only be determined by shooting your rifle with the Skinner Rear sight in place (on paper) BEFORE ordering this sight) Please read the information on our TECHNICAL PAGE and on our FAQ PAGE. No Returns on these sights unless the sight itself is defective. Fiber Optic Rods can break and are not considered "defective" { ~ Please read the following ~ } All information is available here and on our TECHNICAL page and FAQ page for the customer to determine if this sight is right for their application. Due to busy production time we will not be able to answer emails and phone calls asking if this sight will work on your rifle. It is what it is and works GREAT when applied correctly. BRASS BEAD FRONT SIGHTS Although the "Patridge Blade" front sight is inherently more accurate than a bead, many customers prefer the round dot aiming point. Remember, a bead will cover your target and with a blade you are shooting to the top of the blade so point of impact is visible. For those who would like a bead we stock what we consider the best built bead sights (Marbles) on the market.  Solid machined steel bases Standard 3/8" dovetails 1/16" (.062") Brass bead Available in 9 heights .260" ~ .570" Non Returnable unless defective Height is from bottom of dovetail to top of sight. Since these sights are not able to be shortened, please KNOW how tall of a sight you will need prior to ordering. All information is available here, on our TECHNICAL page, and FAQ page for the customer to determine if this sight is right for their application. Due to busy production time we will not be able to answer emails and phone calls asking if this sight will work on your rifle. $18 each
FITTING A FRONT SIGHT Remove the front sight from the rifle using a brass punch and a mallet. Drift the sight from left to right (as viewed from the rear sighting down the barrel) Hold the new sight to the right side of the slot and try to start the sight. If it will start then drift it into center position using the brass punch and mallet. If you cannot start it by hand, you will need to use a small TRIANGULAR FILE to remove some metal. Very little filing will be necessary. File a couple of strokes then check. First, with just a couple light file strokes, lightly dull the sharp edges. Then: File only on the sloped side of the SIGHT dovetail and only file on one of the two surfaces. Keep fitting until the sight will push about 1/2 way across the dovetail slot with firm thumb pressure. Then tap into place with a BRASS or Nylon punch. Do not use excessive force... THE DOVETAIL ON THE SIGHT IS MADE SLIGHTLY OVERSIZE DUE TO VARIATIONS IN WIDTHS OF THE DOVETAIL SLOT ON THE GUN. The goal is a firm friction fit that cannot be moved by hand, but can be moved with gentle taps of a punch and mallet. FOR ANSWERS ABOUT FRONT SIGHT HEIGHT CALCULATIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR TECHNICAL INFO PAGE Or.... MAKE IT SIMPLE To move the impact 1 inch at 100 yards on a Marlin rifle with a 20" barrel requires .006" of sight change. (front or rear) For example: If you are shooting 6" low at 100 yards, your front sight needs to be "Trimmed" .036" shorter or the rear stem turned up 1 1/2 turns. If you are shooting 6" high at 100 yards your front sight needs to be .036" taller or the rear stem turned down 1 1/2 turns. (If your stem is already at the lowest position a taller front sight is required) If you are shooting at a shorter range than 100 yards adjust accordingly. 50 yards = 2 times the change needed. (.012" for 1" correction) 25 yards = 4 times the change needed. (.024" for 1" correction) |
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